# Austin Dopefest! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 22, 2001, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614 "2001-08-22T21:07:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2001, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/41 "2001-08-30T00:56:06Z")
I’m fairly sure I’m going to come. I’ll be in SA for the day and I’ll have one or two guests with me. We should be able to make it to Austin by 6. We’re hoping the Houston group can make it ( **Ayesha, beatle, MsRobyn** ), we’d love to meet as many of y’all as possible. I plan to be visiting with **PurpleBear** during the day, so if she can make it, she’ll probably be along at about the same time. She’ll probably be posting her plans soon. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2001, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/42 "2001-08-30T04:51:55Z")
OK, OK, it’s a squeak, but I _think_ I can do it. I’m trying to confirm some travel plans with **MsRobyn** and maybe I or we can be there. It would be great to see the ones I already know again as well as pick up some new acquaintance. Will confirm in the next 24 hours - that’s Chuy’s at 5:00 Saturday, right? ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2001, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/43 "2001-08-30T13:28:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by beatle \* > \*\*OK, OK, it’s a squeak, but I _think_ I can do it. I’m trying to confirm some travel plans with **MsRobyn** and maybe I or we can be there. > > It would be great to see the ones I already know again as well as pick up some new acquaintance. > > Will confirm in the next 24 hours - that’s Chuy’s at 5:00 Saturday, right? \*\* Beatle… got your e-mail and have responded. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Sapphire\_Bullet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@Sapphire\_Bullet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapphire_Bullet)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2001, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/44 "2001-08-30T20:59:50Z")
Saturday, September 1. 5:00pm [Chuy’s](http://austin.citysearch.com/profile/10209969/) I will call Chuy’s and inquire about reservations. So far this is the final list I will base the count on. Bnorton, I left you off- let us know if you will be able to make it after all. maxxxxie saph thenerd ballybay hugh lightnin’ microbug freyr robin beatle ayesha jimb maidenunicorn freud purplebear mr. bear ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2001, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/45 "2001-08-30T22:02:34Z")
Sapphire, I will have either one or two people with me. I haven’t gotten the final word on which yet. I won’t be alone, though. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Freyr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freyr/32/5763_2.png) [@Freyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freyr)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2001, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/46 "2001-08-30T22:42:10Z")
Under who’s name will the reservation be? The **Addams Family** like the Dallas Dopers? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Torque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Max\_Torque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Torque)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2001, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/47 "2001-08-31T00:00:58Z")
Yeah, I believe the tradition is to call the group the “Cecil Adams Family Reunion”. Something like that should work, just mention the Adams Family and I’m sure you’ll be pointed to the proper boisterous group of handsome chaps and hot hot wimmins… ---
**Author:** ![Lucki\_Chaarms](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9de0a6/32.png) [@Lucki\_Chaarms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucki_Chaarms)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2001, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/48 "2001-08-31T00:05:47Z")
Hey wait!! I wanna come too!! I didn’t go to the last Dopefest (which I started!) and it gave me bad karma or something and I got in a wreck. This is a chance I won’t take again, sign me up Scottie! See ya there. Lucky Charms ---
**Author:** ![Sapphire\_Bullet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@Sapphire\_Bullet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapphire_Bullet)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2001, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/49 "2001-08-31T01:00:01Z")
okay, a jimb + 1 and lucky! I am glad you saw the thread Lucky- I was wondering where you were. (even if you are a communist 😉 ) ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2001, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/50 "2001-08-31T03:40:37Z")
Hey! Is it too late too join? I’ve been stuck out in California for the last month - with no web access ☹ I can give a lift to anyone from the top of Lamar - as long as don’t mind sharing a bicycle 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sapphire\_Bullet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@Sapphire\_Bullet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapphire_Bullet)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2001, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/51 "2001-08-31T08:09:03Z")
Glad to have you, Tapioca! It looks like we may have rain _all freaking weekend long_\* so the plan to watch bats may be out. Keep your fingers crossed, tho. 19 dopers! This is shaping up to be quite a gathering! [sub]I know, I know. It’s the first real rain we have had in months…but did mother nature have to pick labor day weekend? Of course if it were hot I’d be complaining that we needed a little rain.[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2001, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/52 "2001-08-31T13:10:45Z")
I was hoping to bring **Grace** along to the Austin DopeFest, but she can’t make it (husbands, geez, they get in the way sometimes). However, I am still able to bring our friend, a surprise guest. See y’all there. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2001, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/53 "2001-08-31T16:08:55Z")
I just came in I10 and looked at the radar. Weather may become a factor. ---
**Author:** ![Lucki\_Chaarms](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9de0a6/32.png) [@Lucki\_Chaarms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucki_Chaarms)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2001, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/54 "2001-08-31T19:16:37Z")
Remember the thread I started about the straight friend I was in love with? He’s coming with me! Well, see you all tomorrow. Lucky ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2001, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/55 "2001-08-31T19:53:15Z")
Just been along Barton Springs Road. It’s only **partly** underwater and Chuy’s is still open. See you all there. Hope no one minds an English accent. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2001, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/56 "2001-09-01T05:50:52Z")
Just a bump so I can find this in the morning. **MsRobyn** had to bail as her employment went into suspense today. I’m going to examine the situation when I get up tomorrow - if the rain on the NOAA site looks as bad as it did today for the coastal plain I may bail as well. Updates tomorrow. OTOH, I’d like to do it. ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2001, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/57 "2001-09-01T06:04:16Z")
Well, hello, all you wonderful Austinites. \ It looks like, barring any really adverse weather, that **Mr Bear** and I will be attending this dopefest. However, as **Jim** said, it’s unlikely we could get there before 6pm or so. Jim and his friend have promised to not walk my feet off so I’ll still have some energy left to head up there. 😛 **Bluebear** most likely won’t be coming along this time; however I may persuade **luminousman** to tag along, now that he’s a doper too. \ So, count Mr Bear and I in, and possibly son. If **Freud** can’t make it, **maiden** , let me know, and we’ll stop by and pick you up. Or perhaps another doper would be so kind, since you live in Pflugerville and Chuy’s is near my son’s apt. Let me know either way, and I look forward to seeing you again. Thanks for the heads up and invite, Jim! {{{{{{Austin Dopers and friends}}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2001, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/58 "2001-09-01T06:08:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by beatle \* > Just a bump so I can find this in the morning. > > **MsRobyn** had to bail as her employment went into suspense today. I’m going to examine the situation when I get up tomorrow - if the rain on the NOAA site looks as bad as it did today for the coastal plain I may bail as well. Updates tomorrow. > > \*\*OTOH, I’d like to do it. \*\* **Beatle**! You gotta come, if at all possible! I’ve missed you. You owe me a hug too. 😉 I am sorry to hear that MsRobyn can’t make it, though. I enjoyed meeting her during her brief stint in SA. Hope you can make it another time, Robin. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2001, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/59 "2001-09-01T18:07:16Z")
Departing Houston in about 5 minutes. Radar looks OK once I get past Sealy. If I don’t make it, I went swimming. ---
**Author:** ![Sapphire\_Bullet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@Sapphire\_Bullet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapphire_Bullet)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2001, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614/60 "2001-09-01T20:17:32Z")
Yay! Chuy’s today! I just got in from Ft Worth and the traffic is pretty heavy. I forgot there was a UT game today. What school spirit, hm? I just called Chuy’s and they do **not** take reservations. The hostess said the wait has been about an hour all day and that a group of 20 would probably be considerably longer. Maybe we should give some thought to splitting into a couple of tables and then we can just play musical chairs all night. 🙂 See you guys tonight! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest/77614.md?page=4)